Photos: James P. Ong
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It’s rush hour and you’re stuck in a crowded mall. You’ve just finished your meal and you don’t want to watch a movie. Where can you go if all you want to do is sit down and relax without spending a peso?
OUR SECRET: VIPinoy, a members-only lounge found in Ayala Malls citywide. Outfitted with stylish Filipiniana-themed furniture, free-for-use computers and WiFi, videoconferencing facilities, money changers, and very clean toilets, you could very well turn this ample space into your every day office!
To gain access, you’ll need a VIPinoy membership, which costs PHP150 for a one-year membership. But you need to be an Overseas Filipino Worker, an Overseas Filipino, or a first-degree relative of an OFW. You will need to present a valid passport, OWWA or POEA ID, or proof of remittance within the last three months. The card also gets you discounts in over 900 participating stories, express lane for cinema tickets.
